Sennheiser MKH 50 Microphone
The Sennheiser MKH 50 Microphone is a high quality, professional condenser microphone specifically designed for spot capturing in recording and sound reinforcement applications. The MKH 50 offers exceptional attenuation at the lateral sections of the capsule, for a focused pick up without off-axis noise. Its wide frequency response and high sensitivity result in pristine audio fidelity, no matter the source. It also has a low-frequency roll-off switch to minimize rumble/noise, and a pre-attenuation switch in case you'll mount the microphone near to high transients. The MKH 50 use +48V Phantom Power, and is more than suitable for capturing vocals or instruments in recording or sound reinforcement.
- A pressure gradient condenser mic specifically created for spot recording
- Supercardioid polar pattern to provide focused capture and extreme off-axis rejection
- Low frequency roll-off switch to minimize rumble and noise
- Switchable pre-attenuation provides an additional 10dB of headroom to prevent distortion from close-proximity transient signals
- Uses +48V Phantom Power
| Transducer | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | super-cardioid |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz to 20kHz |
| Dynamic Range (Typical) | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 12 (18) dB |
| Maximum Input Sound Level | SPL 134 (142) dB at 1 kHz |
| Power Requirements | 48 V Phantom Power +/- 4V |
| Output Impedance |
Nominal: 150 ohms
Min. terminating: 1000 ohms |
| Output Connectors | 3-pin XLR male |
| Pad | -10dB |
| Low Frequency Roll-Off | Yes |
| Dimensions | 6.02 x .98" (153 x 25mm) Length x Diameter |
| Weight | 3.52 oz (100g) |
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- Lightweight (3)
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- Professional recording (3)
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Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about Sennheiser MKH 50 Microphone:
This mic has such great presence on a boom indoors. It rejects bounce and room noise and really goes to the voice. Prior to this mic I was using a shotgun on the boom for indoor work, nite and day with this MKH 50.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about Sennheiser MKH 50 Microphone:
VERY durable, even in Costa Rican wet-season humidity. Very full and natural sounding mic, I MUCH prefer it to any kind of shotgun indoors. Does have a very tight pattern and a little bit less kindness when you get off-axis than the Schoeps 41, BUT it also costs about half as much, and with ok placement it sounds pretty spectacular. Also includes an excellent and compact shock mount!
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about Sennheiser MKH 50 Microphone:
I am a professional sound recordist and mostly work film, documentary, and tv.
I bought this mic to supplement my supercardiod shotgun mic and have been very pleased with the results. It has a slightly wider pickup pattern meaning I can easily pick up conversations between two people with both being in the "sweet spot" and also seems to great reach.
All in all a great sounding and sturdy mic, a perfect choice for the rigors of on location sound recording.
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- Original: $15.99
- Save: $1.60
- Price: $14.39
Batteries & Power
- Price: $489.95
This item is usually Drop Shipped from the MFR/Distributor within 7-10 days (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at the time of placing the order with the MFR
Wind Protection
- Price: $5.60
Stands & Support
- Price: $25.00
Cases & Protection
- Price: $129.99
What's in the Box
- MZS-40 Shock Mount
- MZW-41 Foam Windscreen
- 1 Year Warranty
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